Charlotte Cushman peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Charlotte Cushman'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Tall
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Deep pink or violet-red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Charlotte Cushman' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Charlotte Cushman') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, and perennial beds. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and loamy soil. Large, fragrant, deep pink to violet-red blooms open in late spring. The flowers are globular and compact, and they sit on long, strong stems. George Hollis bred it in 1904.
Pairs well with Lupine, New England aster, and Sedge.